GM's plans for a small pickup seem to be on ICE for now, but is that the right move? We wield our digital pen to imagine what a Maverick competitor could resemble
With the new Maverick proving to be a runaway success story for Ford, selling 94,058 units of the compact-sized pickup in 2023 and continuing its momentum in 2024 with 25,705 units shifted, marking an increase of 84.7% over the same period in 2023, one has to wonder why GM hasn’t entered the segment. Interestingly, GM did explore entering the market, albeit in a different, more electrified direction. However, it seems this plan has been shelved.
5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder combustion engine with 170 hp and a 188 hp electric motor in tandem, alongside a lithium iron phosphate battery pack for electron storage duties. Diminutively distinctive Regarding emotional appeal, GM could smash Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz right out of the arena with a design that blends utility with excellent aesthetics. GM Design recently showcased a couple of fantastic sketches of how the EV version could look, and we've expanded on that further.
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